Television
TV schedule Monday 17th August 2015
6am
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In Loving Memory
Series 3, Episode 4 - Memories Are Made Of ThisThe latest edition of The Undertakers' Journal has a new column, inviting readers to submit articles of interest. Ivy's convinced she has a tale to tell, and sets about writing up the events of 'a typical day', based on their recent exploits with the broken-down hearse.
6am
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Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 32 - The PetitionThe kids deliver yet another petition to Town Hall for the creation of a city farm. How will Councillor Cowdrey obstruct them this time?
6:15am
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Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 17 - FrankencakeA cake baking competition could save the world. No, it really could!
7am
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Lord Tramp
Hughie's life as a penniless tramp is about to change when he inherits a title and a massive estate - with servants and snooty neighbours.
7:15am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 9, Episode 6 - Holy GroundAn unexpected letter prompts Sharon and Tracey to visit Ireland to hear a will being read and Dorien, who has just bought an Irish racehorse, decides to go too.
7:45am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 8, Episode 7Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
8am
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 3, Episode 6Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
8:20am
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Justin's House
Series 2, Episode 21 - The Tooth FairyWhen Little Monster's tooth falls out everybody hopes the tooth fairy will visit Justin's house.
8:50am
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Minder
Series 4, Episode 4 - Sorry Pal, Wrong NumberArthur's new gambling venture involves Terry taking on the prestigious task of guarding three public telephone boxes.
9am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 9, Episode 1 - Gone With The WindmillHaving been double-crossed by Herr Flick, Gruber and the Colonel are looking for a way to un-desert. Madame Edith concocts a plot that will appear that they have been kidnapped. Unfortunately, the General fails to take the hint and René is forced to save the duo before they are blown up...
9am
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Boj
Episode 17 - Star FishingPops takes Boj, Gavin and Mia for an evening of stargazing. On their way they find Mr Cloppity doing some night fishing. Mia wants to catch a star but Gavin says that is impossible. But Boj uses Mr Cloppity's rod and a bit of imagination to catch a (reflected) star in a bucket for Mia. Now Gavin wants one too.
9:30am
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 15 - SqueakWhen Duckadile loses his squeak, Wussywat decides to find it, using his ears and a pair of binoculars to spot things far away.
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 1 - Getting WetThe Box brings them a rainy cloud, which makes the Boat wet too!
9:40am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 9, Episode 2 - A Tour De FranceRené is being held hostage, and missing presumed exploded by the Nazis, the Resistance, and the girls at the café. As they plan tributes to their fallen hero, he is desperate to escape being shared around by the Communists in their underground bunker!
10:20am
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 7 - As One Door ClosesDel's skint again and his latest deal has fallen through, but Rodney discovers a rare butterfly which will solve all of their financial problems.
10:55am
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Roy
A selection of episodes from the third series of the children's comedy.
11:15am
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Randle And All That
Variety short starring Frank Randle.
12pm
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 9, Episode 5This week's episode featured Jimmy Doherty saying you can't crack an egg in your hand, Martin Hughes-Games not making his mind up about whether he needs glasses on Autumnwatch and a postman who's fallen asleep.
12:30pm
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 9, Episode 6This week's episode featured talk of the universally loved film Gummo on The X Factor, Pamela Anderson not understanding Joe Swash and the church was on fire on Emmerdale.
1pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 3, Episode 11 - Let's Get Away From It AllGary's life is on the move in both time zones as Yvonne sets her heart on a new flat and Phoebe wants to leave The Royal Oak. Both have surprises in store for the weary traveller...
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 21, Episode 1 - Lipstick And Other ProblemsThe telltale signs of Barry's chivalrous rescue of Marina cause marital strife.
1pm
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Boj
Episode 17 - Star FishingPops takes Boj, Gavin and Mia for an evening of stargazing. On their way they find Mr Cloppity doing some night fishing. Mia wants to catch a star but Gavin says that is impossible. But Boj uses Mr Cloppity's rod and a bit of imagination to catch a (reflected) star in a bucket for Mia. Now Gavin wants one too.
1:30pm
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 15 - SqueakWhen Duckadile loses his squeak, Wussywat decides to find it, using his ears and a pair of binoculars to spot things far away.
1:30pm
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Inn For Trouble
Big-screen adventure for ITV's The Larkins family.
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 1 - Getting WetThe Box brings them a rainy cloud, which makes the Boat wet too!
1:40pm
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A Fine Romance
Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.
1:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 21, Episode 2 - Under The RugClegg knows there is trouble ahead when Howard tells him to expect a postal delivery that he doesn't want Pearl to know about.
2:15pm
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Yes, Prime Minister
Series 1, Episode 5 - A Real PartnershipSir Humphrey and Sir Frank form an unlikely bond over the increase in Civil Service pay salaries. The Prime Minister, however, is far less easily convinced.
2:20pm
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2:20pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Episode 3 - A Losing StreakDel's been dealt a few dodgy hands by Boycie in their card school and he's losing money rapidly. Believing that a losing streak can't last forever, he invites Boycie round for another poker game to win back his money, and is prepared to back himself with everything he owns... including Grandad's tellies!
2:30pm
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 8 - Susu AgainPorkpie is bitten by the lovebug when an old flame from the West Indies turns up at the shop.
2:45pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 3 - Fleeing MonksAs Michelle prepares to send the airmen back to England whilst disguised as Monks, René is attempting to get out of receiving a collaboration medal from the General - an honour for which the Resistance, communists AND townspeople would have him executed!
2:55pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 11 - Cheetah CheaterA wildlife film inspires Pidsley the cat to play a prank on the flock by disguising himself as a leopard. Shaun is convinced there is a huge beast on the loose and concocts a plan to catch it.
3pm
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 3, Episode 6Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
3pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Christmas Special - To Hull And BackDel becomes embroiled in a diamond smuggling caper with Boycie and Abdul and, as usual, he's the one with the dirty job to do. Things are not helped, however, when the 'Old Bill' start asking awkward questions...
3pm
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And The Same To You
The boxing-mad nephew of a pious clergyman embarks on an elaborate plan to keep his boxing career a secret.
3pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 12 - Ewe've Been FramedShaun accidentally breaks the farmer's glasses; he and Bitzer have their work cut out trying to prevent their shortsighted master from having mishaps around the farm.
3:15pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 4 - Up The Crick Without A PiddleRené and Edith arrive safely in England and are shocked to see a familiar face. Freshly honoured by Churchill, they take a look around London before Edith is heads back to Nouvion - and a major cock-up sends René reluctantly with her...
3:30pm
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 1, Episode 1Let the games begin as funnyman Dara O Briain, former Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm and Stella herself, Ruth Jones, join Lee Mack.
3:45pm
The TV That Made Me
Pam Ayres joins Brian Conley to look back at the classic archive TV moments from her past that helped shape her into one of the nation's best-loved poets and entertainers.
4pm
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The Black Sheep Of Whitehall
Wartime comedy starring Will Hay as an economics professor who discovers a Nazi spy is undermining efforts to sign a trade deal with South America.
4pm
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Yonderland
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Chosen MumMarried mum-of-two Debbie Maddox finds herself transported into a fantasy world.
4:15pm
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In Loving Memory
Series 3, Episode 5 - Gone But Not ForgottenOn a day trip to the seaside with Auntie Ivy, Billy gets into a spot of trouble and floats far out to sea in a coffin he's using as a boat. Soon long out of sight, Ivy believes him drowned and returns home to organise a fitting memorial service.
4:25pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 3, Episode 6Incompetent DIY enthusiast DIY Dan demonstrates how to liven up a boring front door, gardener Will Barrow has trouble with a worm while trying to eat his lunch and bossy antiques expert Ann Teak examines a rare pearl necklace.
4:30pm
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Yonderland
Series 1, Episode 2 - Wizard BradleyDebbie sets off to find the missing scroll, but needs the help of a wayward wizard who has lost his Mojo...
4:50pm
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Never The Twain
Series 1, Episode 6 - Father Of The GroomThe big day is approaching so Simon and Oliver try to patch up their differences for the sake of their children. A friendly dinner party is arranged and all goes well ... until they start playing cards!
5pm30 min
Horrible Histories
Series 6, Highlights Special - It's A Wicked World SpecialA special episode of the historical sketch show, featuring ghastly Genghis Khan, the wise Confucius and a dance-off during a naval battle! There's also a Bollywood number from Queen Victoria. With Rattus to guide the way.
5:20pm
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 3 - The Best ManThe Inspector's niece is getting married to one of the drivers and much to Blakey's alarm, Stan is to be Best Man. He and Jack proceed to get the groom very, very drunk indeed.
6pm
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A Fine Romance
Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.
6pm
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Minder
Series 4, Episode 5 - Car Lot BaggersWhen an unscrupulous builder wants a piece of land occupied by a friend of Arthur, he hires some thugs to put the frighteners on - and tries to blame travellers.
6:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 6, Episode 3 - The Dinner PartyJean hears that her daughter is seeing a married man, Sandy has reservations about her new boyfriend, and Stephen and Penny pay a visit.
7pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 4 - It's Only Rock And RollRodney's joined a band (on drums), and really believes that they could be the next big thing. Del's not so convinced, but, spying an opportunity to make a few bob, offers to act as their manager. Their first gig doesn't go well at all, but which one of the brothers will be proved right?
7:20pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 3, Episode 11 - Let's Get Away From It AllGary's life is on the move in both time zones as Yvonne sets her heart on a new flat and Phoebe wants to leave The Royal Oak. Both have surprises in store for the weary traveller...
7:40pm
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dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 10 - ToastThe toaster breaks down, but the company refuses to pay for a new one; Bren fails to make it to the TV studio in time to play for the final £10,000 prize; and Petula's time on this earth does indeed finally come to an end. Unfortunately, there's still more upsetting news in store for the canteen staff.
8pm
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 8 - Susu AgainPorkpie is bitten by the lovebug when an old flame from the West Indies turns up at the shop.
8pm30 min
Yonderland
Series 2, Episode 7 - The Last FahlDebbie is called to Yonderland when the Elders hear news that a vicious monster is placing the life of the last Fahl at risk.
8:20pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 1, Episode 3 - Community SpiritThe time has come to organise Dibley's annual autumn fayre, and after raising a measly £200 last year, there are murmurs to support cancelling the event. The vicar however, is determined that she can book a real celebrity to open festivities rather than some local nobody, and a solution appears to come when Alice reveals her early-balding cousin is one 'Reg Dwight'...
9pm
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The New Statesman
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the sitcom starring Rik Mayall as Alan B'Stard MP.
9pm
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 5, Episode 4 - Your Mate V Your BirdWhen three becomes a crowd, Gary is forced to choose between Dorothy and Tony.
9pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 16, Episode 9Jack Dee, Claudia Winkleman, Josh Widdicombe and Trevor Noah are the guests booked this week.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Episode 1Russell Howard is back. A drunk man tries to surf, and a look at a dodgy horse drink. In the Mystery Guest segment Russell tries some break dancing. The Good News Extra comic is Doc Brown.
9:40pm
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 5, Episode 5 - CardiganGary feels middle-aged when Deborah starts hanging out with her new student friends. Then, to cap it all, he gets mistaken for George at the office.
10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 14Sean Lock and Bill Bailey take on special guest captain Joe Wilkinson with Isy Suttie. Susie Dent is joined by Joe Lycett.
10pm
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Benidorm
Series 2, Episode 1Everybody's back at the Solanas for more sun, sangria and swinging - including Madge's new boyfriend Mel, Didsbury's answer to Julio Iglesias.
10:20pm
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Red Dwarf
Series V, Episode 3 - TerrorformWhen Rimmer and Kryten go moon hopping, Kryten ends up getting injured. When Lister and Cat rescue him, he explains to them that the planet they are on is made up of Rimmer's mind.
10:30pm
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Benidorm
Series 2, Episode 2Instead of escaping from the resort, Martin and Kate find themselves babysitting Telle's baby, Coolio. Mel abandons the idea of having a go at 'Wuthering Heights' at the karaoke night, and asks a question that shocks everyone especially Madge.
10:30pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
10:35pm40 min
Burnistoun
Special - Burnistoun's Big NightBurnistoun's Big Night is a hilarious snapshot of a town letting its hair down featuring familiar faces and one-off comic scenarios from the popular comedy show.
10:35pm45 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 48, Episode 10With guest host Martin Clunes, and panellists Reginald D Hunter and Kirsty Wark.
10:40pm
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Plebs
Series 2, Episode 3 - The BabyWhile doing the recycling, Grumio finds a baby behind the bins and takes it home to raise as his own. Stylax uses it to strike up a relationship with an attractive young wet nurse. Meanwhile, Marcus tries to avoid seeing Cynthia's painfully boring one-woman play.
11pm
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11pm
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The League Of Gentlemen
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Lesbian and the MonkeyPauline struggles to adapt to life on the outside when she secures an early release from HMP Clitclink. A heavily pregnant Barbara takes a night off from Babs' Cabs to throw a gender-bender party. And the mysterious Dr Carlton invites a private patient to his very peculiar practice.
11pm
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Fresh Meat
Series 2, Episode 5Things go from bad to worse when Josie makes a catastrophic error of judgement. A chance encounter leads Oregon to fall for a sexy librarian, JP makes a 'local' friend, Vod falls in love, while Howard turns detective in a bid to catch an intruder.
11pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series L, Episode 2 - Location, Location, LocationWith Aisling Bea, Jason Manford and Johnny Vegas.
11:10pm
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Plebs
Series 2, Episode 4 - The PatronGrumio falls ill after eating an apple on the loo. Marcus refuses to pay for his medical treatment, preferring instead to go with Cynthia's remedy of candlelight and prayer. Stylax strikes up a rapport with rich nobleman Gaius, who agrees to fund his charioteering career.
11:20pm45 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 48, Episode 10With guest host Martin Clunes, and panellists Reginald D Hunter and Kirsty Wark.
11:20pm45 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 43, Episode 8Alastair Campbell, best known for working with Tony Blair between 1997 and 2003, makes his much anticipated debut as guest host. Alan Sugar's right-hand man Nick Hewer and funnyman Ross Noble are the guest panellists.
11:40pm
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The League Of Gentlemen
Series 3, Episode 2 - The One-Armed Man Is KingWhen Joke Shop proprietor Lance has an under-the-counter arm transplant, the result is not quite what he expected. Meanwhile, useless debt collectors Glen and Big Barry have a run-in with the terrifying Lisgoe, and mortician Owen Fallowfield talks about his singular career.
11:50pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 17, Episode 4The teams are joined by guests Mel Giedroyc, Johnny Vegas, Aisling Bea and Kym Marsh.
Midnight
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 3, Episode 4With Sally Lindsay, Julian Clary, Radio 1 DJ Edith Bowman and stand-up comedian Dave Johns.
12:05am
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Green Wing
Series 2, Episode 8Following the advice of a dead friend, Guy, Mac and Martin decide to finally propose marriage to Caroline, with varying degrees of success. Alan and Joanna believe they are beyond the law, but not for long. Karen falls out of a window and Martin experiences a case of deja vu.
12:05am45 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 43, Episode 8Alastair Campbell, best known for working with Tony Blair between 1997 and 2003, makes his much anticipated debut as guest host. Alan Sugar's right-hand man Nick Hewer and funnyman Ross Noble are the guest panellists.
12:20am
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Shooting Stars
Series 6, Episode 5On captain Jack Dee's team tonight is comic Lenny Henry and singer-songwriter Mutya Buena, while Ulrika is joined by designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and the not-so-famous regular guest Angelos Epithemiou.
12:30am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 3, Episode 5With Vic Reeves, David Walliams, Louis Walsh and Krishnan Guru-Murthy.
12:40am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 17, Episode 5Team captains Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by guests Jo Brand, Ronan Keating, Krishnan Guru-Murthy and James Acaster.
1am
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Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
Series 2, Episode 6 - DemocracyStewart Lee sits down again for some reason (laziness?). He reveals an extraordinary story from his time at Oxford in the mid-Eighties - a story that has implications for the very nature of British democracy. Sort of.
1am
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Minder
Series 4, Episode 5 - Car Lot BaggersWhen an unscrupulous builder wants a piece of land occupied by a friend of Arthur, he hires some thugs to put the frighteners on - and tries to blame travellers.
1:10am
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Trigger Happy TV
Series 2, Episode 3Quick-fire prank show that made Dom Joly a star. The comic unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting British public.
1:25am
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Fake Reaction
Series 2, Episode 4Guests facing fish entrail wine, a twerking Scot in a kilt, electric shock selfies and a giant exploding zit are Olympic hero Louis Smith MBE, singer Kate Nash, The Last Leg's Alex Brooker and comedian Bobby Mair.
1:30am
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The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 2, Episode 9 - Low StandardsTonight's episode of the Stewart Lee-curated stand-up show features Simon Munnery, Stephen Carlin, Hattie Hayridge, plus performance poet Paul Hamilton and some dancing from Gráinne Maguire.
1:30am
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Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
1:40am
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Rex The Runt
Claymation sitcom from Aardman Animations. The ten minute episodes revolve around the lives of four dogs - Rex, Bad Bob, Wendy and Vince.
1:45am
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Trigger Happy TV
Series 2, Episode 4Quick-fire prank show that made Dom Joly a star. The comic unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting British public.
1:55am
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The League Of Gentlemen
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Lesbian and the MonkeyPauline struggles to adapt to life on the outside when she secures an early release from HMP Clitclink. A heavily pregnant Barbara takes a night off from Babs' Cabs to throw a gender-bender party. And the mysterious Dr Carlton invites a private patient to his very peculiar practice.
2:10am
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Kingdom
Series 3, Episode 5Lyle goes home to Stockport to help save his mum's allotment. Scott is suspended from school after being caught misbehaving on CCTV, while Peter helps a family record their daughter's appearance in a school concert. And Mr Snell surprises everyone by getting married.
2:20am
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Drop The Dead Donkey
Series 2, Episode 9 - Damien Down and OutSitcom set at GlobeLink News, a TV news station which is ordered to start taking a sensationalist stance to the news by its new owner.
2:30am
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The League Of Gentlemen
Series 3, Episode 2 - The One-Armed Man Is KingWhen Joke Shop proprietor Lance has an under-the-counter arm transplant, the result is not quite what he expected. Meanwhile, useless debt collectors Glen and Big Barry have a run-in with the terrifying Lisgoe, and mortician Owen Fallowfield talks about his singular career.
3am
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Shooting Stars
Series 6, Episode 5On captain Jack Dee's team tonight is comic Lenny Henry and singer-songwriter Mutya Buena, while Ulrika is joined by designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and the not-so-famous regular guest Angelos Epithemiou.
3am
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The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 2, Episode 9 - Low StandardsTonight's episode of the Stewart Lee-curated stand-up show features Simon Munnery, Stephen Carlin, Hattie Hayridge, plus performance poet Paul Hamilton and some dancing from Gráinne Maguire.
3:25am
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Grouchy Young Men
Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.
3:30am
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Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
Series 2, Episode 6 - DemocracyStewart Lee sits down again for some reason (laziness?). He reveals an extraordinary story from his time at Oxford in the mid-Eighties - a story that has implications for the very nature of British democracy. Sort of.
5:45am
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Randle And All That
Variety short starring Frank Randle.